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Russian missiles cross into Poland during strike on Ukraine

Pentagon responds to reports that Russiann missile hit Poland. Source: POOL via CNN NewsourceInformation from this story has been updated: https://www.wnky.com/nato-sees-no-russia-threat-amid-poland-blast-investigation/?fbclid=IwAR3gRhl4s0ZqmfSHZnSGbotIuZqYeFuzi025cPbiKytHXG4wkLdJS9OjFIg KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian missile barrage on the Ukrainian power grid sent the war spilling over into neighboring countries, hitting NATO member Poland and cutting electricity to much of Moldova. It was Russia’s biggest barrage yet, and…

John Aniston, star of ‘Days of Our Lives,’ dead at 89

“Days of Our Lives” actor John Aniston has died. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Jennifer Aniston. Source: CNN via CNN Newsource.NEW YORK (AP) — John Aniston, the Emmy-winning star of the daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives” and father of Jennifer Aniston, has died at age 89. The actor’s daughter posted a tribute to him Monday morning…

Several hurt in riot at Kentucky juvenile detention center

Authorities in Kentucky say several young people and staff members have been wounded in a riot at a maximum-security juvenile detention center. State Police say the disturbance was at the Adair Regional Detention Center in south-central Kentucky. The riot began Friday night when a juvenile assaulted a staff member, confiscated the employee’s keys and released other juveniles from their cells….

Gallagher, watermelon smashing comedian, dies at 76

Source: CNN via CNN NewsourceNEW YORK (AP) — Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-’em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died at age 76. Craig Marquardo, in a statement identifying himself as Gallagher’s “longtime former manager,” said the comedian died Friday at his home in Palm Springs, California, after a brief illness….

Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts

Twitter’s relaunched premium service — which grants blue-check “verification” labels to anyone willing to pay $8 a month — is unavailable after the social media platform was flooded by a wave of imposter accounts approved by Twitter. Before billionaire Elon Musk took control of the social media platform two weeks ago, the blue check was granted to celebrities, journalists and…

EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?

(Credit: Pixabay)President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers wondering if they’ll get debt relief at all. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman ruled that the program usurped Congress’ power to make laws. The administration immediately said…

Democratic edge shrinks in Arizona Senate, governor races

Votes being counted in Maricopa County. Source: CNN via CNN NewsourcePHOENIX (AP) — Margins between Democrats and Republicans narrowed considerably Wednesday in key Arizona races. Election officials have been chipping away at counting more than half a million mail ballots returned on Election Day and shortly before. Democrats maintained small but dwindling leads in key races for U.S. Senate, governor,…

Kentucky voters reject constitutional amendment on abortion

Frankfort, Kentucky, USA with the Kentucky State Capitol at dusk.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky voters have rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have removed any protection for abortion rights from the constitution of their deeply red state. The defeat of the proposed constitutional amendment in Tuesday’s election revealed an apparent gap between voter sentiment and the expectations of lawmakers…

Michigan, Kentucky among states with abortion on ballot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion this summer, lawmakers in a dozen states have passed near-total bans and the issue has been thrust to the center of races around the country. But the only direct test of how voters feel about abortion law after Roe v. Wade has been in Kansas, where…

Pelosi says attack on husband weighs on her future plans

Source: CNN via CNN NewsourceWASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her decision on whether or not to remain in Congress if Democrats lose control in the midterm elections has been impacted by the assault on her husband. The Democratic leader did not disclose her plans during an interview Monday on CNN. Many expect Pelosi and other Democrats would…